Beyond the Postcode: Life in Sydney’s Most Sought-After Address

We’ve partnered with Cbus Property to explore 111 Castlereagh — a landmark collection of Sydney residences where refined design, effortless luxury, and the rhythm of the city converge into one exceptional address.

At 111 Castlereagh, city life reaches its most polished expression. Rising above Sydney’s most illustrious shopping boulevard, this landmark residence distils the best of the city into one seamless address — couture downstairs, galleries and theatres around the corner, Hyde Park just a block away.

It’s a rhythm of refinement: mornings in the pool or park, evenings unfolding with martinis, curtain calls and late tables just steps from home. Designed with poise, privacy and permanence, 111 Castlereagh transforms the everyday into the exceptional — elegant living, beautifully resolved at the centre of it all.

Why This Address Matters

High above a heritage retail icon, 111 Castlereagh turns errands into indulgence. With Chanel and Moncler just downstairs, the surrounding streets read like a roll call of the world’s great maisons. Seasonal edits, personal fittings, and last-minute gifts are all folded into the flow of a morning coffee or gallery hour. Here, luxury isn’t occasional; it’s the everyday, seamless.

A block away, Hyde Park offers urban breathing space: jacarandas in bloom, figs and fountains cooling the morning. Afternoons call for a pastry from A.P. Place on a sunlit bench; evenings slip easily into theatre, brasserie dining at Sydney Common or tin-fish martinis at Continental Deli, before swirling plates of pasta at Ragazzi or nabbing a late table in neighbouring Surry Hills or Darlinghurst.

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Every Day, Beautifully Resolved

Here, time itself feels reimagined. Mornings begin with pool laps under an open sky, or a circuit through Hyde Park before meetings. Midday might mean a gallery visit or a fitting, all within a short walk. Evenings return you to the city at its most refined: a confident pour, old-school service, a late table after the curtain falls. And when it’s time to retreat, home is a leisurely stroll — perhaps the most decadent luxury of all.

A text at 7pm that reads: “Martini?” — finds you already halfway there. The city’s calendar becomes your own by default.

A Private Green Oasis Above the Streets

Above the city hum lies a gardened sanctuary. An open-air pool anchors the space, bordered by dappled light and quiet seating. Two podium levels and a rooftop realm are dedicated to residents alone: secret paths softened with planting, corners that feel discovered, not designed.

The gym is sunlit and complete, while the multi-function room flexes with your calendar — a tasting drawn from the temperature-controlled wine room, a film with friends, a private dinner. Even the dog-friendly sky lawn redefines convenience, bringing daily joy with a sweep of fresh air.

These aren’t standard amenities; they’re rituals waiting to form — a swim before emails, a glass in the garden instead of on the sofa, a Saturday lunch where the “venue” is yours. Concierge service smooths away errands, leaving you free to curate the weekend as you please.

The Art of Timeless Design

111 Castlereagh understands Sydney. Its Hawkesbury sandstone base — a hallmark of the city’s retail heritage — meets a suspended elliptical form above. No mimicry, no clash; just proportion, restraint and craft. Stone meets glass, softened by greenery; architecture that feels inevitable, new yet timeless.

Inside, materials are chosen for tactility and permanence. Stone cool under hand, timber mellowed to a quiet sheen, glass curved with sculptural poise. Kitchens are functional yet refined, bedrooms privilege hush over spectacle, storage anticipates lives well lived — coats, wine, art books, all accommodated with ease. Every detail endures; crafted for time, not trend.

Downstairs, service is discreetly personal. A boutique manager alerts you to a new season; a fragrance is set aside; a table appears at a booked-out brasserie because the team already knows your preferences. Service hums quietly in the background, leaving only ease in the foreground.

The Greatest Dividend: Time

The ultimate luxury here is time. A weekday can fold Pilates, a gallery opening, and a dusk walk into gracious minutes. Weekends expand: coffee from a European-style counter, browsing food halls, a matinee, friends gathered over prawns on the podium terrace. Sydney’s centre becomes your finely curated suburb — international in calibre, neighbourly in practice.

It’s also deeply sociable. “Somewhere central” always means near you. Friends meet “under the clock” and you arrive in moments, unhurried. Festival seasons slip easily into your diary. You say yes more often, because here, saying yes becomes effortless.

Amenities You’ll Actually Use

The Gardens — residents’ haven across two podium levels, lush, intimate, with views over the glistening harbour and imbued with secret-garden calm.
The Pool — morning laps in a dreamy open-air setting, sunlit afternoons, and fresh air always.
Wellness space — a light-filled gym and yoga studio designed for daily ritual.
The Retreat — A resident-only lounge made for memorable evenings, opening onto a leafy wrap-around terrace with a discreet kitchenette for effortless hosting.
The Archibald Room — a refined setting for private dining or executive meetings, where timeless design meets quiet sophistication.
The Cellar — a temperature-controlled wine room for storing and hosting with finesse.
Alfresco BBQ Terrace — expansive, social, and unmistakably Sydney.
Waggington Green — a sky-high lawn made for four paws and playful moments.

Not occasional extras, but everyday rituals, designed to be lived.

The Centre That Holds

What makes this address singular is the way it holds everything in balance: couture and convenience, culture and spontaneity, privacy and community, heritage and modernity. Here, inner-city living is no compromise but an apex — more access, more refinement, calmer, less friction.

Think of 111 Castlereagh as the keystone of a finely made arch — the piece that lets every other part of life fall into place. The podium hums with best-in-class names, the streets pulse with art, theatre and dining. Hyde Park lends ritual and pause. The building’s own gardens, pool and services absorb the demands of the day and restore equilibrium.

This is polish with permanence — an address few will call home, but many will admire.

Arrange your private viewing and experience the address that redefines Sydney living — refined, central, unmistakably 111 Castlereagh. Book now at 111castlereagh.com.au.

Writer

Kelsey Harrington

10 November 2025

Kelsey Harrington is a Melbourne-based writer with a sharp eye for the city's ever-evolving food, wine, arts, and culture scene. Her journey into the creative industry took the scenic route—what started as a passion for capturing Melbourne’s energy through a camera lens led her to Sitchu, where she worked her way up to Melbourne Editor. With over four years in the industry, she’s all about uncovering the best places to eat, drink, and explore. Off the clock? You’ll find her diving into a platter of fresh oysters and crudo, gallery-hopping, or sipping an extra dirty martini while plotting her next adventure.